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Old 12-31-2010, 06:12 AM   #7
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Default Re: Will 6V solenoid work in a 12 Vsystem?

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Originally Posted by Highboy34 View Post
I know a number of guys who run original Ford starters in their 12 V systems. How about original Ford 6V solenoids? Can they be used with 12 V? And what if the new 12 V system is negative ground?
Been using the original 6V on 12V for 18 years. No problem. Polarity makes no difference.
( Have in the past had 6V solenoids fail when being used on 6V)
If the solenoid is defective, it will fail, 6V or 12V

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